Speech #990264856

Although the time is short. I hope the House will reconsider its action. Administration officials have indicated that if this Congress does not adopt immigration legislation. it is highly unlikely it will push for passage of immigration reform in the next Congress. Mr. President. it would be shameful for Congress to turn its back on a problem that cries out for a remedy. Like so many knotty issues Congress copes with. there is no perfect solution. But the bill approved by the Senate addresses the major problems associated with illegal immigration. It attempts to curb the flow of illegal aliens into the United States by penalizing employers who knowingly hire these individuals. The Senate measure also establishes a program to grant legal status to millions of aliens already in the United States who meet certain requirements. There has been some indication that the House may yet find a way to act on immigration before we adjourn. It is my sincere hope that this happens. The myriad problems that flow from uncontrolled illegal immigration into the United States will not disappear. And it is Congress responsibility to find the best possible way to cope with this reality. Mr. President. I ask unanimous consent that an editorial from the Chicago Tribune of September 30. 1986. entitled "To Rescue the Immigration Bill" be printed in the RECORD.